Recent French Articlesfrom the Blog

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro,
check out the French articles on our blog.

If you're a beginning French student, you might be surprised when you notice how many words and phrases you already sort of know in French. French tutor Lizzie S. shares 10 of the most common French words English speakers might already know...
Since arriving in the US, I have been surprised to find a little bits of French words and expressions everywhere. Why do so many words look like a mix of English and French and why are some phrases taken completely from the French?
First, it's import …
Read More

10 French Words and Phrases You Already Use Every Day

If you're a beginning French student, you might be surprised when you notice how many words and phrases you already sort of know in French. French tutor Lizzie S. shares 10 of the most common French words English speakers might already know...
Since arriving in the US, I have been surprised to find a little bits of French words and expressions everywhere. Why do so many words look like a mix of English and French and why are some phrases taken completely from the French?
First, it's import

L'automne en France - French Vocabulary for Fall

Are you surrounded by dead leaves and pumpkin spice lattes yet? If so, that means it's fall! Here, French teacher Mikayla S. is ready to spice up your fall with some wonderful French vocabulary...
The End of Summer
La rentrée (the start of the school year, which takes place September 1st each year) in France is a big deal. It signifies the end of summer and the return to work and school.
The French are very lucky in that they usually have five weeks of paid vacation. Most French take th

List of 100+ Common Irregular French Verbs

Did you know that not all French verbs follow the regular rules? Keep reading to brush up on some of the most common, irregular verbs in French. We'll list over a hundred unique verbs that all French students should know.
Common Irregular French Verbs
aller - to go
Je vais
Tu vas
Il/Elle va
Nous allons
Vous allez
Ils/Elles vont
Past Participle  allé
avoir - to have
J'ai
Tu as
Il/Elle a
Nous avons
Vous avez
Ils/Elles ont
Past Participle  eu
dire - to say, to tell
Je dis

French Grammar Rules: Passé Composé for Regular Verbs

Ready to try your hand at speaking about past events in French? Tutor Carol Beth L. shares the grammar you'll need to know...
So perhaps you know now how to conjugate French verbs in the present tense. You can talk about things that are happening now. But what about what happened yesterday, last week, or last year?
The basic past tense in French, also known as the passé composé, is used to talk about events in the past. It is aptly named because it is composed (composé) of two parts: the a

Commonly Mispronounced French Words And Phrases - And Their Correct Pronunciation

Whether you're new to speaking French or you've been studying a while, it's never a bad idea to work on your French pronunciation. Language tutor Emmanuel M. shares some of the most common pronunciation mistakes...
Taking on the French accent can be a difficult task for many non-native speakers because the language relies heavily on pronunciation. If you want to be understood, you have to speak French properly. But dont fret! With plenty of French pronunciation practice, you'll be well